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M252 RBM

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Tigra90,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 131,225 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 129,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1.bonnet pull handal broken. 2.Engine light on. 3.nearside front gearbox mount bolt missing

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 117,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 11,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 11,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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M252 RBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 90,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M252 RBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M252 RBM is a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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